ZIP Code 37208

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Nashville · Davidson County · Tennessee

Population
16,067

1,344/sq mi

Median income
$65,556

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$520,000

▲ 87% vs US

higher than 88% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
53.5%

Median age 30.7

Land area
12.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 37208 in Nashville, Tennessee has a population of 16,067. The median household income is $65,556, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $520,000, 87% above the US average. 53.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37208 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.0 square miles in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 16,067 residents, producing a population density of 1,344 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 37208 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37208 sits at $65,556 (1% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $48,742. The poverty rate stands at 22.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $520,000 (110% above the state average) with median rent at $1,558 per month, and 33.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37208 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Davidson County, so you can benchmark 37208 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 37208

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37208.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37208, Nashville, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

16,067

Population

12.0

Area (sq mi)

1,344

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37208?

30.7

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 40.4%
African American 52.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$65,556

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$48,742

Per Capita Income

22.1%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

18.8 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,360

Total Housing Units

9,805

Occupied Units

1,555

Vacant Units

1.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.0%
Renter 67.0%

$520,000

Median Home Value

+110% vs state

$1,558

Median Rent

2003

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 440 business establishments in ZIP 37208, employing approximately 7,094 people with a combined annual payroll of $388,693,000.

440

Businesses

7,094

Employees

$388.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 87 19.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 60 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 53 12.1%
Retail trade 52 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 37 8.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 7.5%
Construction 20 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.0%
Finance and insurance 13 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 3.0%
Information 11 2.5%
Manufacturing 10 2.3%
Wholesale trade 10 2.3%
Educational services 10 2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 37208 vs 37228 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
37228 Nashville, TN 1,160 1.2 mi
37246 Nashville, TN 0 1.5 mi
37240 Nashville, TN 754 2.3 mi
37219 Nashville, TN 1,162 1.6 mi
37243 Nashville, TN 0 1.7 mi
37201 Nashville, TN 2,137 1.9 mi
37203 Nashville, TN 11,883 2.2 mi
37212 Nashville, TN 20,148 3.1 mi
37213 Nashville, TN 218 2.4 mi
37206 Nashville, TN 25,699 4.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37208 in?
ZIP code 37208 (Nashville) is located in Davidson County, Tennessee. Davidson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/davidson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37208?
ZIP code 37208 in Nashville, TN has a population of 16,067 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37208?
The median household income in ZIP 37208 is $65,556, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37208?
The median home value in ZIP 37208 is $520,000, which is 87% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37208?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37208 is African American at 52.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37208?
ZIP code 37208 has 440 business establishments employing approximately 7,094 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37208?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37208 are: Accommodation and food services (87), Professional, scientific, and technical services (60), Other services (except public administration) (53). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37208?
In ZIP code 37208, 73.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 37208?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37208 is 18.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37208?
In ZIP code 37208, approximately 33.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37208?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37208 is 22.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Nashville, TN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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